Lunch & Learn: The Art of Professional Dating

Informational Interviewing Techniques with Nikki Stewart, Development Manager of United South End Settlements

February 11 | 12-1 PM | 29 Winter Street, 5th floor | Free

As a job seeker, or someone who is actively trying to advance your career, nothing will give you a boost quite like an informational interview. At a time when job postings result in hundreds of applicants, you will need an extended network to help you move to the top of the pile. Much like dating, asking someone out on an informational interview can seem pretty daunting. But, if all goes well, it can flourish into a valuable connection for both of you. In this workshop we will discuss why informational interviews are useful, who you should be meeting with, how to ask, and how to maximize the meeting.
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Nikki Stewart, Development Manager, United South End Settlements. Over the past 10 years, Nikki has worked with several local nonprofit organizations throughout the Boston area in development and direct service positions. She previously served as the Director of Development at ZUMIX, a music and arts-based youth development organization, and blogs about fundraising at www.collaboraisers.com.

Lunch & Learns are free monthly professional development & networking brown bag lunches for young professionals in the Boston area. It is an opportunity for young professionals to come together, build skills, ask questions and network. For 15-20 minutes, a guest speaker will introduce themselves and teach one solid transferable skill. The remaining 40-45 minutes are open to Q&A, networking, or an activity. The topic and industry change every month.

Career Moves, the division of JVS that targets the career management needs of professional-level job seekers and career changers, sponsors Lunch & Learns. We partner with you to get a more satisfying career in less time. Learn more about how we can help you find your professional passion, plan a strategic job search, create an effective resume, prepare for a job interview, network on LinkedIn, or market yourself. Visit us at career-moves.org, careermovesjvs.blogspot.com, or contact us directly at 617-399-3186 / cmovesmail@jvs-boston.org.

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